77° North - Paperback

by Tp Wood (Author)

A magical realism novel set in the Arctic, exploring Inuit culture, shamanism, and environmental themes.

Inuit orphan and archaeologist Chulyin Nakasuk rejects her shamanic powers, but her journey weaves through a fantastical world spanning myth and science. She battles legendary creatures and human avarice, leading her to Greenland where she encounters The Foundlings. This encounter is key to accepting her shamanism, her grief over the loss of a cherished uncle, and the ultimate discovery of the origins of life on earth.

77 North is for readers interested in:

• Magical realism with a unique cultural perspective
• Adventure stories set in the Arctic
• Exploring themes of cultural identity and environmentalism

Discover a captivating and imaginative novel reflecting contemporary issues and how we define ourselves as a country moving through the 21st century. A MUST READ.

Author Biography

TP Wood graduated from McMaster University with an honors degree in English and History. He has been an editor for three weekly newspapers and two corporate publications, has written executive speeches, screenplays, and 30 years of private journals. He is an active member of the Canadian Authors Association and his poetry has been published in the Niagara Poetry Anthology, The Banister and Gravitas. This is his first novel. He lived in Welland, Ontario and is visiting Nova Scotia.